Why We Hire Bartenders to Run Your IT

It might sound unconventional, but at Hermetic Networks, your first line of technical support probably used to sling drinks. And that’s by design. Founder Jeff Hughes has built his team by finding talented, ambitious people in the restaurant and service industry and giving them a path into a technology career.

“The only reason I got into this is because somebody gave me a chance after I got kicked out of college,” Jeff explains. “I want to find more people that just need a foot in the door, that just need a leg up.”

From Tony, whom he met at a bar’s employee appreciation night, to the rest of the team who followed, Hermetic has become a launchpad for careers. Why? People from the service industry possess invaluable, non-teachable skills: they excel under pressure, they are masters of customer service, and they know how to communicate effectively. We can teach them the technology. We can’t teach them the grit they already have.

Our mission extends beyond providing excellent IT services. It’s about building a team that reflects our origin story—a story of being given a chance and making the most of it. We are committed to doing as much good as we can, both for our clients and for the people we bring onto our team.

Partner with a company that invests in people and believes in potential. Learn more about our team at Hermetic Networks: https://www.hermeticnetworks.com/.